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AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings weighs JPYC stablecoin payments to 2,300 partners

Japanese logistics company AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings is pushing to introduce yen-linked stablecoin JPYC for payments to about 2,300 partner firms, including independent transport operators such as truck drivers. It is considering settling fees and compensation in JPYC to shorten payment cycles and speed transfers, citing the absence of transfer fees. The company is also weighing a partnership with JPYC and discussing an investment of more than 1 billion yen. A JPYC executive said it will keep advancing integration of logistics and commercial payment flows.

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JCB partners with Circle to test stablecoin payments in Japan

JCB is partnering with Circle to examine the feasibility of cross-border payments using USDC and its potential use at merchants in Japan. The companies will first explore using USDC for internal cross-border fund transfers through a proof of concept. They will also pursue stablecoin payments at local merchants by overseas visitors to Japan and review technology supporting interoperability across multiple blockchain networks. They did not disclose a commercialization timeline.

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AI era brings focus on yen stablecoins as Japan weighs strategy

Japan is increasingly debating the need for yen-denominated stablecoins and related rules as AI agents begin to make autonomous payments. At WebX 2026, Takafumi Horie and JPYC CEO Noritaka Okabe discussed payment infrastructure, security design and legal frameworks. They argued currency choice could be a competitive edge, citing stability and accounting and tax needs. They also pointed to Japan’s crypto tax burden and the importance of AI-friendly regulation.